Thursday, August 13, 2009

A Stamp Simply Celebration

OMHeck! Can you believe it? 100 challenges!?

Not to long ago I found the online stamping community. I was so overwhelmed by all of the amazingly talented stampers out there and so very grateful to find so many willing to share their talent. New to the stamping world, it was such an open, warm place. How exciting to find so many new friends and so many wonderful challenges.

(This one is from CHA last summer in Chicago. I was so excited to meet Sharon there. Isn't she beautiful! She's seriously just one of the nicest people you could ever meet.)

Holy Moly! What an amazing person and such a talented stamper. I love her perspective on all things stamping and so love her enthusiasm for this 'hobby'. When I found her challenges I was so excited to play and can still remember the first card I posted and her kind words to my humble card. She made my day! I was so happy when Sharon asked me to be part of her team in April of 2008. That was one of the happiest stamping moments for me. I called my stamping friend Amy and think I may have screamed in delight in her ear! Poor Amy! ;) Now here we are all celebrating 100 challenges with Sharon.

I absolutely adore Sharon. She's one of the most wonderful people I have had the pleasure to meet and am so very thankful that she is doing what she does.

Thank you, Sharon! Here's to many more! Keep 'em coming, cause we love them so much!

This week in celebration of this momentous event we are all creating birthday cards. I decided to use the Papertrey kit that I got at CHA in Florida a few weeks ago. I seriously LOVE this kit! It's so beautiful. Here's what I created....

(We are just going to pretend that the candy box is filled with beautifully covered nuggets. The painters are still here (we are painting...the house is total chaos) and I didn't have time to make it to the store.)

....and now.....for a little something, something from me to celebrate....

How about your own little PTI set? I just so happen to have an extra!

How fun is that! This kit is so super beautiful. If you would like to be entered for a chance to win this kit please just leave a comment to let me know. I will draw a name on Sunday, August 16th.

Now head on over to the rest of the team to see what fun goodies they have in store for you (and when uploading to use the keyword ssnotime100....

Your card is great and I would love to be entered for a chance to win the set. I have never had the pleasure of meeting Sharon but she has always been so kind to answer questions for me, even as busy as she is!

I agree Jennifer, Sharon is one of the nicest stampers I have met since starting this venture! But for me to meet all of her Stamp Simply team is great as well, because you are all very special too! LOVE your project! How wonderful to give away that PTI set! There will be one lucky stamper!!!

Hi Jen, Thanks for the chance to win the same set you used for your card and box. Great job! We forgive you for being busy with painting. I really appreciate the fact that simple cards are sometimes our best. Keep up the wonderful creations no matter what!

OH, Jennifer! I am seriously shaking my finger at you girlie!!! THINK that picture could be any BIGGER!!!! OH my word -- OK, now that I'm over THAT shock -- thank you so much for all those kind words -- you have me blushing -- On to your project - I LOVE it!!! What a FAB gift item to give and LOVE those papers, colors and FUN stamp set -- what a GREAT give-away -- (and I'm not here for that, just to comment - LOL)!!! Thanks so much for being a part of the Stamp Simply crew!!! Here's to another 100 -- LOL!!!

LOVE the photo of you & Sharon! And I TOTALLY agree, I met her last month and she is AWESOME!!! A true blessing to the stamping world! Your gift set is adorable ... love the soft colors and I have it visualized filled with chocolates!! LOL!! Good luck on the painting ... hopefully the chaos will be over soon!! Try to have a great weekend!!

I love, love, love this set!! And what you do with it is amazing! A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout out to Sharon who also does such great work!! Thank you for the exciting chance to win this PTI set! I love their stamps.

Beautifull creations.....I could of loaned you some nuggets I just bought, I made one thing with them, and have been sneaking in the bag ever since...ugh!! Thats the downfall of creating with "chocolate!! Thanks for the chance!

What a great opportunity! I would love to win the PTI kitt, and it looks like so much fun. Wish they had stamping conventions where I live. You make it sound so amazing. Love what you do with kits.Shirley

Oh my goodness, it's been a while since I've visited your blog.... so I spent a bit looking over your latest entries. I just LOVE that button card! Mailbox is sweet, and today's card is adorable. Thanks for a chance to win some truly delectable blog "candy"

I found Sharon's blog challenges by accident and like you, she left the sweetest comment on a card I submitted to SCS. She definitely has a knack for making people feel a special. Now let's celebrate; who has the cake?!!!